A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Kenton Chambers on Hereford Street. The bottom right section of the building has collapsed, the bricks and other rubble spilling onto the footpath below. Large cracks have formed between the windows of the building.
A photograph of the partially-demolished Westende Jewellers Building on the corner of Manchester and Worcester Streets. The building was severely damaged during the 4 September 2010 earthquake and had to be demolished. In the foreground, the arms of two excavators can be seen behind wire fencing.
A photograph of an earthquake damaged building on Armagh Street. The bricks walls have partially collapsed, and the bricks have fallen onto the car park in front.
A photograph of an earthquake-damaged building on Welles Street taken shortly after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A car parked outside has been crushed by fallen bricks.
A view through a safety fence to the damaged Bridge Tavern in Kaiapoi. Severe cracks in the building's foundations can be seen, and the front decking has sagged.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and part of the brick wall is bowing outwards in danger of further collapse.
Damage to a building on Ferry Road. The side walls have partially collapsed, and part of the brick wall is bowing outwards in danger of further collapse.
Damage to the building housing Java Coffee House, on the corner of High and Lichfield Streets. The facade of the upper storey has collapsed, destroying the awnings below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".
A crane sits beside the badly damaged Cranmer Courts building. The corner tower has collapsed. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Cranmer Courts, Montreal St".
A photograph of damage to the building at 136-138 Lichfield Street. A sign for Nelson Moate & Co.'s Pure Teas is still partly visible on the side wall.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
Bunting on wire fencing at the end of London Street. In the distance, the Harbour Light Theatre can be seen with steel bracing holding the building together and limiting damage from further aftershocks.
A photograph of the corner of a badly-damaged building at 128 Manchester Street. Shipping containers are stacked on the road in front of the west-facing facade.
The damaged Edward Gibbon Plumbing Plus building on the corner of Tuam and Madras Streets. The upper storey has partially collapsed, and fallen bricks litter the road below.
Damage to a house in Richmond. Bricks have fallen from the walls onto the driveway. The photographer comments, "More movement caused the brick cladding to fall off the building".
Damage to a building on Manchester Street, where the front wall of the upper two storeys has fallen away. A real estate sign on the shop next door reads "Watch this Hotspot!".
Damage to the Provincial Council Buildings. The Stone Chamber has collapsed, and is behind cordon fencing. The photographer comments, "A bike ride around the CBD. Provincial Chambers, Durham St".
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Damage to the British Hotel on Oxford Street. The top of the building has crumbled bringing the roof down with it. Bricks lay along the footpath where they landed. Wire fencing has been used to create a cordon around the building.
A pdf transcript of Mark Elstone's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Samuel Hope. Transcriber: Lucy Denham.
A pdf transcript of Max Lucas's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Laura Moir. Transcriber: Sarah Woodfield.
A pdf transcript of Julie's second earthquake story, captured by the UC QuakeBox Take 2 project. Interviewer: Samuel Hope. Transcriber: Natalie Looyer.